Airi Kobayashi
Born: Japan
Trained: Deparc Ballet School
Other companies: The Royal Ballet (2024-2025)
Awards: 5th Place Prix de Lausanne 2024, Finalist Prix de Lausanne 2021
Favourite ballet:Onegin - it is so heartbreaking that I always get emotional when watching it, which is what I love about it.
Most enjoyable on-stage experience: Performing for the first time as a professional, on the Royal Opera House stage.
First ballet I saw: Swan lake - seeing the dancers move like real swans, wear beautiful costumes and receive so much applause moved me so much that I then knew ballet was what I wanted to do.
*2025/2026 Season